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Shows the grandeur of ancient times through re-creations, commentary by historians and archaeologists, and computer-generated graphics. Greek customs come alive and daily life is revealed through archival film and classic art.

An illustrated guide to the cultural and political heritage of ancient Greece that profiles a wide range of topics, including the sculptures of the Parthenon, the sea voyages of Odysseus and Jason, the ideals of the Olympics, and the rule of law in a functioning democracy.

Answers to seventeen questions about life in ancient civilizations, covering the Greeks, Romans, and the Egyptians, and discussing whether or not ancient Greeks invented public schools and whether Hannibal marched elephants across the Alps to attack Rome.

Contains a selection of Greek myths and discusses related aspects of ancient Greek civilization, such as warfare, clothes, inventions, trade, and agriculture.

Profiles the daily lives of the ancient Greeks and discusses what they ate, how they dressed, where they lived, how they treated prisoners and slaves, and other related topics.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Herodotus.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Mary Renault.

This text provides an overview of the history of ancient Greece, beginning with the Minoans, Greek mythology, and Mycenae, and continuing to the advent of Rome. Greek philosophy, religion, daily life, love of sports, and art and architecture are also explored.

Explores the legacy of the Ancient Greek culture by examining the society, politics and beliefs of this ancient civilization, which has influenced the arts, philosophy and democracy of the Western world for centuries.

This book recounts the events that were instrumental to the development of this civilization and the legacies it has left behind. Offers in-depth discussion on the Pre-Greek societies that fueled the imagination and gave birth to an enduring body of Greek mythology.